This week’s “In Their Own Words” segment features Emma, a 2020 Brookies alum. Tune in to hear her reflect on her journey with the Academy and how the program has influenced her perspective on conservation education!
Check out this week’s In Their Own Words video featuring Cole, a 2022 Gobblers alum. Cole shares his field school experiences and impactful outreach endeavors!
Our Adult Mentors play a vital role in guiding and inspiring the next generation of conservation leaders. In this special edition of our In Their Own Words series, we are sharing insights from one of our dedicated mentors. Hear Mark’s perspective on working with students, the impact of the program, and why he encourages others to become Adult Mentors too!
Take a look at this week’s “In Their Own Words” segment featuring Erika, a 2016 Brookies alum. Tune in to hear her reflect on her journey with the Academy and what keeps her coming back year after year!
This week’s blog was written by Erika, a 2016 Brookies alum. Since then Erika has attended all 6 programs as a staff member. She graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University in May with a double degree in Biology and Earth & Environmental Science. Erika currently pursuing jobs in studying or managing natural resources.
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In Their Own Words – Emma’s Story
Posted: April 12, 2025 by Katie Mace
This week’s “In Their Own Words” segment features Emma, a 2020 Brookies alum. Tune in to hear her reflect on her journey with the Academy and how the program has influenced her perspective on conservation education!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: alumni, alumni stories, featured, In Their Own Words
In Their Own Words – Cole’s Story
Posted: March 1, 2025 by Katie Mace
Check out this week’s In Their Own Words video featuring Cole, a 2022 Gobblers alum. Cole shares his field school experiences and impactful outreach endeavors!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: alumni, alumni stories, In Their Own Words
In Their Own Words – Mark’s Story
Posted: February 14, 2025 by Katie Mace
Our Adult Mentors play a vital role in guiding and inspiring the next generation of conservation leaders. In this special edition of our In Their Own Words series, we are sharing insights from one of our dedicated mentors. Hear Mark’s perspective on working with students, the impact of the program, and why he encourages others to become Adult Mentors too!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: alumni, alumni stories, In Their Own Words
In Their Own Words – Erika’s Story
Posted: February 1, 2025 by Katie Mace
Take a look at this week’s “In Their Own Words” segment featuring Erika, a 2016 Brookies alum. Tune in to hear her reflect on her journey with the Academy and what keeps her coming back year after year!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: alumni, alumni stories, In Their Own Words
My Journey to 100 Birds
Posted: December 21, 2024 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Erika, a 2016 Brookies alum. Since then Erika has attended all 6 programs as a staff member. She graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University in May with a double degree in Biology and Earth & Environmental Science. Erika currently pursuing jobs in studying or managing natural resources.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: alumni, birding, featured, nature observation, wildlife